• 성인간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.278-289
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• 2017

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate whether there were differences among three oral care protocols on participants' oral health status (oral status, dry mouth, halitosis, saliva pH, microorganism growth in oral cavity) and tooth stain. The three protocols were: 1) oral solution of 4% normal saline, 2) 0.1% Chlorhexidine and 3) Tantum. Methods: A nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was utilized. A total of 55 elderly patients residing at long-term care facilities(19 in the 4% normal saline group, 17 in the 0.1% Chlorhexidine group, 19 in the Tantum group) received oral care daily for four weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 22.0 program. Results: The halitosis (${\chi}^2=10.71$, p=.005) and saliva pH (${\chi}^2=6.84$, p=.033) scores were significantly improved after the oral care with 4% normal saline. Conclusion: These findings indicate that if elderly patients in long-term care facilities have complaint of the discomfort of using Chlorhexidine or Tantum, 4% normal saline is as effective at the other two. This can also be cost effective as there were no differences among the protocols in oral status, dry mouth, tooth stain or microorganism growth in oral cavity.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.46-53
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effect of oral care with an aroma solution on oral status and oral cavity microorganism growth in elderly patients with stroke. Methods: A non-equivalent control group, with a pretest-posttest design was used in this study. The participants were assigned to the experimental group (n=30) that received oral care with an aroma solution or the control group (n=31) that received 0.9% saline solution. To identify the effect of the experimental treatments, objective/subjective assessments of oral status and oral cavity microorganism growth were performed using the oral assessment guide, oral perception guide, and oral swab culture. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and t-test with the SPSS version 21.0 program. Results: The objective oral status was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (t= -3.64, p<.001). There was no significant difference between the subjective oral status of the experimental group and control groups (t= -1.24, p=.109). Oral microorganism growth was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (t= -7.39, p<.001). Conclusion: These findings indicate that special mouth care using an aroma solution could be an effective oral health nursing intervention for elderly patients with stroke.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.136-145
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• 2011

Oral cavity cancer accounts for approximately 3-4% of all malignancies and is a significant worldwide health problem. The Korea Central Cancer Registry estimates that there will be approximately 1500 new cases of oral cancer in Korea. Oral cancer occurs most commonly in middle-aged and elderly individuals. The majority of oral malignancies occur as squamous cell carcinomas and despite remarkable advances in treatment modalities, the 5-year survival rate has not significantly improved over the past several decades, hovering at about 50% to 60%. The unfavorable 5-year survival rate may be attributable to several factors. First, oral cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage, with late stage 5-year survival rates as low as 22%. Additionally, the development of secondary primary tumors in patients with early stage disease has a major impact on survival. The early detection of oral cancer and premalignant lesions offers the promise to cure chance of oral cancer. The major diagnostics moddalities for oral cancer include oral cavity examination, supravital staining, oral cytology, and optical detection systems. But the clinical finding of oral mucosa is the most important key to confirm the oral cancer until now. The traditional clinical examination of oral cavity can be performed quickly, is without additional diagnostic expense to patients, and may be performed by health care professionals. Therefore, clinicians must be well-acquainted with clinical characteristics of oral cancer and practice routine screening for oral cancer in dental clinic to decrease the morbidity and mortality of disease.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.279-286
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• 2009

본 연구는 일부 경남지역에 근무하고 있는 치과위생사 253명을 대상으로 2008년 7월 1일에 시행 된 노인장기요양보험제도와 관련한 인식정도를 파악하고 노인들의 구강건강 증진 및 유지에 대한 치과위생사의 역할을 제고하며 노인장기요양보험제도의 조기 정착을 위하는 목적으로 자가 기입식 설문법을 이용하여 자료를 조사하였으며 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 노인장기요양보험제도를 알고 있는 응답자는 41.9%였으며, 치과위생사가 장기요양요원으로서 활동할 수 있는 것에 대해 알고 있는 경우는 31.6%로 낮았다. 또한 향후 장기요양요원으로 참여하고 싶은 의사가 있는 경우는 43.1%이였으며, 방문간호센터에서 근무하고 싶은 의사가 있는 경우도 43.1%로 나타났다. 장기요양 요원에 대한 별도의 교육이 필요하다라는 의사를 보인 응답자는 76.7%이였으며, 장기요양요원으로서의 적정한 연령용 40~50대가 가장 적당하다라고 응답한 경우가 48.6% 가장 많았다. 2. 노인환자 구강관리 경험여부에서는 자주하는 경우는 51.8%로 조사되었으며 노인환자에 대한 친밀도에서는 편안하다라고 느끼는 경우는 31.6%로 나타났다. 자원봉사경험이 있는 경우는 33.6%이었으며 재학시절 노인과 관련 된 전문적인 교육을 받아 본 경험이 있는 경우가 34.8%, 재직 중에 노인에 대한 전문교육을 받아 본 경험이 없는 경우는 90.9%, 노인의 구강건강문제 관심도에서는 68.6%가 적은 것으로 나타났다. 3. 노인환자의 구강관리에 대한 경험여부와 치위생(학)과 재학 시 노인에 대한 전문적인 교육경험은 장기요양요원의 적정연령의사와 통계적으로도 유의한 차이가 나타냈다(p<0.01, p<0.05). 또한 조사대상자의 자원봉사경험여부와 재직 중 노인에 대한 전문적인 교육경험여부에 따라 노인장기요양보험제도에 대한 이해정도가 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.01). 4. 노인구강건강문제에 대한 관심도는 노인장기요양보험제도의 이해, 장기요양요원 활동정보에 대한 이해, 장기요양요원으로서의 근무의사여부, 방문간호센터 근무의사여부, 장기요양요원 별도교육 필요여부, 장기요양요원 적정연령의사에 대해 유의한 차이가 나타났다(p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.001).

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.411-416
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to identify pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity of Alzheimer's dementia patients and recognize the necessity and importance of oral prevention management. Methods: The participants comprised 40 dementia patients aged 60 years or older and general patients who were using nursing care facilities in Gwangju from February to July 2017. Samples were collected with Eazyperio products for oral pathogenic microbial testing. Eighteen types of bacteria could be detected by analyzing Multiplex-Quantity Real Time polymerase chain reaction at a genetic testing agency. Results: The study comprised more women than men. Most participants were in their 80s. Statistically significant differences were observed in some oral pathogenic microorganisms. Conclusions: Pathogenic microorganisms could more easily proliferate in the oral cavities of Alzheimer's dementia patients than they could among general elderly participants due to a lack of awareness of oral hygiene and prevention management. To improve this, it is considered necessary to deploy oral health care professionals.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.128-148
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• 2023

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes the loss of thinking, memory, attention, logical reasoning, and other mental abilities to the extent that it interferes with the activities of daily living. More than 50 million individuals worldwide live with dementia, which is expected to increase to 131 million by 2050. Recent research has shown that poor oral health increases the risk of dementia, while oral health declines with cognitive decline. In this narrative review, the literature was based on the "hypothesis" that dementia and oral health have a close relationship, and appropriate oral health and occlusal rehabilitation treatment can improve the quality of life of patients with dementia and prevent progression. We conducted a literature search in PubMed and Google Scholar databases, using the search terms "dementia," "major neurocognitive disorder," "dentition," "occlusion," "tooth loss," "dental prosthesis," "dental implant," and "occlusal rehabilitation" in the title field over the past 30 years. A total of 131 studies that scientifically addressed dementia, oral health, and/or oral rehabilitation were included. In a meta-analysis, the random effect model demonstrated significant tooth loss increasing the dementia risk 3.64-fold (pooled odds ratio=3.64, 95% confidence interval [2.50~5.32], P-value=0.0348). Tooth loss can be an important indicator of cognitive function decline. As the number of missing teeth increases, the risk of dementia increases. Loss of teeth can lead to a decrease in the ascending information to the brain and reduced masticatory ability, cerebral blood flow, and psychological atrophy. Oral microbiome dysbiosis and migration of key bacterial species to the brain can also cause dementia. Additionally, inflammation in the oral cavity affects the inflammatory response of the brain and the complete body. Conversely, proper oral hygiene management, the placement of dental implants or prostheses to replace lost teeth, and the restoration of masticatory function can inhibit symptom progression in patients with dementia. Therefore, improving oral health can prevent dementia progression and improve the quality of life of patients.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.167-177
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• 2013

This study was to evaluate the influences of swallowing function on quality of life and activity of daily living of inpatients in geriatric hospital. The subjects were consisted of elderly patients over the age of 65, 50 people in geriatric hospital of gwangju and jeonnam area. The results are as follows: First, swallowing function score of the subjects is $29.90{\pm}5.27$, SWAL-QOL score is $158.12{\pm}33.36$, ADL score is $80.40{\pm}22.91$. Second, swallowing function, SWAL-QOL details and ADL details of each other showed a statistically significant correlation. Third, the items of swallowing function affecting on quality of life are 'oral cavity in residue', 'to eat solid food', and 'phlegm obstructs the throat'. In conclusion, this study showed that swallowing function of inpatients in geriatric hospital is closely associated with the quality of life and the activity of daily living. Therefore, future development of programs for the improvement of swallowing function is required in order to improve the quality of life of inpatients in geriatric hospital.